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Wyllys Enlists All-Star Backing Band For Umphrey’s McGee After-Party

A former lighting tech and longtime friend of Umphrey’s McGee, Wyllys is a vinyl-only DJ known for his fun-filled disco dance parties.

On January 20th, following one of three UM shows at the Beacon Theatre, Wyllys will be joined by The Will To Live, a special all-star live band featuring Rob Compa on guitar (Dopapod) and Mike “Maz” Maher on trumpet (Snarky Puppy), as well as former Trey Anastasio Band member Peter Apfelbaum on percussion. Rounding out the quintet will be guitarist Chris Cartelli (Newton Crosby) and keyboardist Zac Lasher (U-Melt).

The after-party will kick off at The Cutting Room in New York City following the second night of UM’s 20th anniversary run at the Beacon. And since the band will be a quick subway ride away, there is the potential for sit-ins of all kinds (At Summer Camp 2012, Umphrey’s McGee guitarist Brendan Bayliss joined Wyllys onstage to cover Escort’s “Cocaine Blues.”)

This should be fun. Stop with the anonymous negative comments. Put your name on it or let it go.

Simon Cowell December 26, 2017, 16:23:45

Lol about anonymous negative comments. The dude is a known thief. Took the money and ran.

Wyllys Stinkerton December 26, 2017, 16:31:55

Got something to say PT Sherrif? Sounds to me like its none of your fucking business. It was never anyone’s business but seems like fuckheads like you took it upon yourself to make it much worse than it ever was. The groom knew damn well I was in a car accident , and he would be paid when i had the money available. That plan is still the same. Why don’t you say this shit to my face when you see me. Peter? See how fucking dark this is going to get. You little Phantasy tour fuckheads think you can sling shit around with no recourse. You think you’re doing any damage whatsoever? I’m playing Jam Cruise and Bear Creek and my 2013 schedule is blowing up. No one who matters reads that shit and I havent read one post. Come on up and say this shit to me in public Peter. You won’t though, cause you and the rest of your little scumbag crew is a bunch of fucking twats with no balls whatsoever. You think you’re doing the right thing? Come get the 3k yourself. Be a fucking hero.

If anyone wants to help me out and buy my extras, my mom works in the record industry and got me hooked up on a bunch. They are ticketmaster print at homes, but oh so legit. My Boy Raphael and I will be selling them for face at the UM show, and I’ll also have a merch table where you can get my album “Her” for a buck a copy.